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HelicoptersVector Aerospace celebrates 35th year servicing Chinook helicopters
Gosport, UK - The company provides airframe, avionics and component support for the RAF's fleet of sixty units
Vector Aerospace Corporation, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is celebrating its 35th anniversary servicing the Boeing Chinook heavy-lift helicopter... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters at "Helitech 2017"
Marignane, France - Display at the show includes H-125, H-135, H-145 and H-175, as well as the company’s HCare customer support offer
Airbus Helicopters' presence at this year’s "Helitech International air show", which takes place from 3-5 October at ExCeL London. On the stand an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) H-145 and an H-125 f... more
HelicoptersUpgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx helicopter makes successful maiden flight
Rome, Italy - First of eight Mk21A aircraft to undergo major upgrade
Leonardo announced the successful maiden flight of the first of eight upgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx Mk21B helicopters at its Yeovil facility, in southwest England, on 28th September 2017. The Super... more
HelicoptersMi-26Ts and Ka-32A11BC helicopters extinguish a major forest fire in China
Moscow, Russia - Near Dzianide, in Zhejiang province
The Mi-26Ts helicopter produced by Russian Helicopters (part of the Rostec State Corporation) supplied to China in the summer of 2016 extinguished a major forest fire near Dzianide, in Zhejiang province,... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters and Chinese Avicopter determined technical parameters of an advanced heavy-lift helicopter
Moscow, Russia - During the "China Expo 2017" the companies negotiated on the financial side of cooperation on this project
The Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) and Chinese manufacturer Avicopter determined technical parameters of an advanced heavy-lift helicopter (AHH). During the international... more
HelicoptersMH-139 helicopter could save Air Force more than $1 billion
Philadelphia, Usa - According to the company communicated for ongoing bid
The Boeing proposal for its MH-139 helicopter to replace the US Air Force’s aging Huey fleet could save more than $1 billion in acquisition costs and lifecycle expenses. The company submitted in the l... more
Helicopters"China Expo 2017". Russian Helicopters sits down for talks with Chinese partners
Moscow, Russia - For existing contracts and potential supplies of equipment
Russian Helicopters holding company has conducted talks with some of Chinese counterparts on the sidelines of the "China Helicopter Expo 2017" international exhibition covering the issues of implementing... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters plans to certify Mi-171 aircraft with VK-2500-03 engines in China
Tianjin, China - The relevant application has been submitted to the aviation authorities of China
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec) has initiated certification of the Mi-171 helicopter with VK-2500-03 engines in China. The relevant application has been submitted to the aviation authorities of China. The... more
HelicoptersKa-226T helicopter successfully tested in Iran
Moscow, Russia - The results confirmed the usability of the rotary wing aircraft in extremely high temperatures
Russian Helicopters together with Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) successfully completed testing of the light multirole helicopter Ka-226T that was carried out in Iran in August–September 2... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters to participate in "China Expo 2017"
Moscow, Russia - The event will take place from September 14 to 17 in Tianjin
Russian Helicopter holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) will showcase new helicopters for civil purposes at the international exhibition of the helicopter industry, "China Helicopter Expo... more
HelicoptersLuxaviation Helicopters acquires Starspeed as first major business venture
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - New partnership responds to demand for consolidated jet and helicopter aviation services
Luxaviation Helicopters (LH) announced yesterday the acquisition of Starspeed. LH will incorporate Starspeed’s fleet of 23 helicopters into its own fleet of managed and charter helicopters. With Starspeed’s fle... more
HelicoptersH-145M helicopter completes first flight with HForce weapon system
Donauwörth, Germany - It can be used on any military version of industry's civil helicopter range
At the end of August (and the industry communicated it only today), the H-145M helicopter performed its first flight with a complete HForce weapon system in Donauwörth. Thanks to this modular weapon system... more
HelicoptersHelicopter rescue service in Sardinia (Italy): scarce participation at the tender by the operators. State aid to the airports?
Cagliari, Italy - Doubts on the full eligibility of the subsidies to the infrastructures of three airports. Envelops opened, already there is "odor" of complaints
Surely most part of Italian operators has not been attracted to participate at the call for bids for the helicopter rescue service in Sardinia, perhaps due to the terms of contract that requested a specific... more
HelicoptersCertification trials of KA-62 helicopter to be commenced in 2018
Vladivostok, Russia - And they will be completed within two years
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) intends to commence certification trials of the bleeding-edge helicopter Ka-62 early in 2018. The trials are to be completed within two years,... more
HelicoptersKA-62 helicopter debut at the "2017 Eastern Economic Forum"
Moscow, Russia - The event will take place in Vladivostok on September 6-7
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) is to present the Russain and international audience with a brand new utility helicopter Ka-62. The presentation is to take place at the third... more
HelicoptersNolas takes delivery of an H-135 helicopter with Helionix
Donauwörth, Germany - It is the first civil customer, after UK MoD was the military one to receive this model with it last December
The Norwegian air ambulance operator Norsk Luftambulanse AS (Nolas) is the first civil customer to receive an H-135 helicopter equipped with Helionix. Six additional units with it will be delivered to... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters to test Ka-52K for resistance to electromagnetic interference
Moscow, Russia - This aircraft continues the product line of "marine" helicopters developed by the Kamov construction bureau
The experts of the "Russian Helicopters" holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) will, within the framework of testing the Ka-52K ship reconnaissance and combat helicopter, test the airborne equipment... more
HelicoptersAW-169, GrandNew orders in Brazilian corporate helicopter market
Rome, Italy - Sold to VIP local operators
Leonardo announced today that further orders from Brazilian executive operators have strengthened the company’s position in country and worldwide as a provider of corporate and VIP helicopters. Most r... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters to test Ka-226T in Iran
Moscow, Russia - For its usability at extremely high temperatures
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) together with Iran Helicopters Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) will test the light utility helicopter Ka-226T for its usability... more
HelicoptersBoeing to modernize, add muscle to Next-Generation Chinook helicopters
Philadelphia, Usa - US Army’s Block II program to extend production, fleet’s lifespan
Boeing will build and test three US Army CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters as part of a modernization effort that will likely bring another two decades of work to the company's Philadelphia site. A... more
HelicoptersAW-119Kx helicopter selected by NY City Department of Environmental Protection Police
Rome, Italy - It will provide surveillance and monitoring, outfitted in law enforcement configuration
Leonardo announced yesterday that the AW-119Kx helicopter has been selected by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police for operations in support of water supply protection. Delivery... more
HelicoptersNorwegian Police Directorate selected AW-169 as law enforcement helicopter
Rome, Italy - The contract to be signed in August 2017; it includes procurement of three aircraft plus three options and a 10 year maintenance package
Leonardo welcomes the decision by the Norwegian Police Directorate to select the AW-169 as their new law enforcement helicopter following a tender for their aircraft service modernization programme. The... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter to support Oil&Gas operations in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The aircraft will be equipped with FIPS for outstanding all weather operations
Leonardo announced yesterday that an AW-189 super medium helicopter will be operated by Aviashelf to perform transport operations from Sakhalin Island in Russia supporting the Oil&Gas industry. The aircraft... more
HelicoptersLithium-Ion battery now available for R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - Typical battery life is 8 years with minimal required maintenance every 2 years
Robinson Helicopter Company added in the last days the TB17 Lithium-ion battery to its R-66 options. TB17 by True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument, offers substantial weight savings,... more
HelicoptersH-215 helicopter kicks off its debut demo tour in China
Zhuhai, China - Chinese customers will experience the multi-mission capabilities of this powerful aircraft first-hand
The heavy twin H-215 helicopter, a member of the Super Puma family, is demonstrating its multi-mission capabilities for firefighting, power line missions, law enforcement, and passenger transportation... more
HelicoptersPhoto. The final two of four H-145 helicopters delivered to Iraq Ministry of Oil
Donauwörth, Germany - The contract was signed in June 2014
Last month, Airbus Helicopters delivered the final two of four H-145 aircraft ordered by the Iraq Ministry of Oil. The contract with the South Oil Company, a government owned company of the Iraqi Ministry... more
HelicoptersThree new industries to offer expansion of Canadian SaR helicopter fleet
Rome, Italy - They are CAE, GE Canada and Rockwell Collins join Leonardo and IMP Aerospace and Defence
Leonardo Helicopters and IMP Aerospace & Defence (IMP) announce the addition of three key Canadian industrial partners that have joined Team Cormorant, to support the modernization of the Royal Canadian... more
HelicoptersFinal H-145M helicopter delivered to the German Air Force
Donauwörth, Germany - Other countries having ordered this model are the Republic of Serbia (nine units) and Thailand (five)
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 15th and final H-145M multi-role aircraft to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The helicopters, stationed in Laupheim, are operated by the Bundeswehr special forces.... more
HelicoptersJapan’s Akagi Helicopter acquires one H-125 aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - Reinforcing 30 year relationship with Airbus Helicopters in Japan
Airbus Helicopters Japan has secured a contract for one H-125 with Akagi Helicopter. The proven aircraft from the Ecureuil family will join the company’s fleet for various transportation missions, in J... more
HelicoptersTokyo Police (MPD) is the Japan's first H-215 helicopter operator
Tokyo, Japan - The aircraft will debut at "2020 Summer Olympics" in the capital city
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has signed a contract for one H-215, making it the first operator in Japan to operate the rotorcraft when it is delivered in 2020. Currently operating a... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard orders three additional H-225 helicopters
Tokyo, Japan - New purchase will bring total JCG aircraft fleet to nine units
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract from the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) for the purchase of three additional H-225s. This new order will bring the JCG’s total aircraft fleet to nine units by F... more
HelicoptersLeonardo inaugurates AW-101 helicopter training centre in Norway
Rome, Italy - The facility houses a FFS and other advanced training devices of Norwegian pilots and crew and of other Countries
Leonardo unveiled today that has inaugurated yesterday the official opening of its AW-101 Norway Training Centre, based at Stavanger Sola Airport. The training centre includes a new AW-101 Full Flight... more
HelicoptersHeliKorea orders three GrandNew helicopters for EMS
Rome, Italy - Added to the two AW-169s already in service by the operator
The GrandNew light twin helicopter expands in the Republic of Korea with the order of three units by HeliKorea for Emergency Medical Service. The order is a testament to the success of the type as the... more
HelicoptersEnstrom TH-180 helicopter: two prototype aircraft in the certification program
Michigan, Usa - One is in flight test and the other is engaged in a 100-hour ground run
The TH-180 helicopter program has two prototype aircraft in the certification program. One is in flight test and the other is engaged in a 100-hour ground run which is a rugged test of the drive system... more
HelicoptersLeonardo-IMP: “Team Cormorant” re-established for upgrade and expansion of Canada’s helicopter SAR fleet
Ottawa, Canada - The solution will be showed at the "CANSEC" (May 31-June 1, 2017) in Ottawa
Leonardo Helicopters and IMP Aerospace & Defence (IMP) announced that “Team Cormorant” has been re-established to support the modernization of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) fleet of EH-101/CH-149 Cormo... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters starts construction its first FAL for H-135 in China
Qingdao, China - A significant step for the company’s internationalisation and for its partnership with the Nation
Airbus Helicopters (AH) continues its international expansion and reinforces its strategic partnership with China, as construction is now underway for its H-135 Final Assembly Line (FAL). A first of its... more
HelicoptersLeonardo-Sloane partnership sees stronger presence in UK and Irish VIP helicopter markets
Rome, Italy - Six new and second hand aircraft sold in the last 12 months in this region through the collaboration
Leonardo’s success in the UK and Ireland helicopter markets grows as regional distributor Sloane Helicopters (SH) announced new contracts at "EBACE 2017", recently held in Geneva, Switzerland. Sloane o... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters supply aviation equipment for aircraft of the Peruvian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Contracts were signed in the summer of 2016 following a tender
Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, has fulfilled two contracts for the supply of aviation equipment for Mi-8/17 and Mi-24/35 aircraft that belong to the Peruvian Air Force. Contracts... more
HelicoptersACH–Airbus Corporate Helicopters- launched at "EBACE 2017"
Geneva, Switzerland - It is the dedicated private and business aviation aircraft brand
Airbus Helicopters has launched Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH), its brand at "EBACE 2017". The brand, which will be identified by the ACH logo, will build on the company’s reference in the Private a... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters rolls out 700th H-130
Marignane, France - It will be operated by a private customer
Airbus Helicopters celebrated a major milestone last week with the roll-out of the 700th H-130 light single-engine aircraft, which will be operated by a private customer. The H-130 fleet has so far accumulated... more
HelicoptersBeijing 999 signs agreement for the first H-145 helicopter for medical rescue and SAR missions in China
Donauworth, Germany - The aircraft will be used to develop airborne mountain rescue services in the frame of the "2022 Winter Olympic Games" in Beijing
Beijing 999 Emergency Rescue Center (Beijing 999), a subsidiary of Beijing Red Cross Foundation, signed an agreement yesterday with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of one H-145, the first of its kind... more
HelicoptersThe first fleet of H-135 EMS helicopters of the French SAF is operational
Marignane, France - Third aircraft delivered to the operator this year
Airbus Helicopters has completed according to the conctract deliveries of three light twin-engine H-135s for emergency medical services (EMS) operations by SAF Group. The first aircraft is currently in... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and history: the "Glorious" Gazelle celebrates 50 years
Marignane, France - Today 470 units are still in service
Airbus Helicopters celebrated yesterday the 50th anniversary of the Gazelle’s maiden flight during a conference at the museum of aviation in St Victoret, near the company headquarters in France. Fifty y... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters selects SingPost as Skyways logistics partner
Singapore, Singapore - Moving towards trial phase of new unmanned aerial package delivery system
Airbus Helicopters is collaborating with Singapore Post (SingPost) as its logistics partner for the innovative Skyways parcel delivery project. The announcement was made today at the inaugural "Rotorcraft... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters and IAR sign an agreement for the H-215M in Romania
Bucharest, Romania - The company will become the prime-contractor for this model
Airbus Helicopters and IAR have signed a general agreement for an exclusive cooperation for the heavy twin engine H-215M multi-role aircraft. Under this general contract IAR will become the prime-contractor... more
HelicoptersLeonardo and AAROI-EMAC sign agreement on Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
Varese, Italy - The capability of anaesthesiologists and first responders join hands with technology for a better EMS
A cooperation agreement between Leonardo, one of the main Italian industrial companies and a world reference in the helicopter field, and AAROI-EMAC, association representing over 10,000 Physicians Anaesthetists... more
HelicoptersTechnology. Comrotag: One step closer to the smart helicopter
Brussels, Belgium - Under examination systems of flaps of Gurney deployed in the rotor blades, with the promise of higher speeds and lower noise
CORDIS (Community Research and Development Information Service) reported today a Polish study on the active-flow-control systems in rotor blades of a helicopter and on how these can adapt their aerodynamic... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopter for the Prince of Wales' tour of Italy
Rome, Italy - The Italian Army also contributed by deploying an NH-90 TTH aircraft for personnel transport
On the occasion of the recent tour to Italy by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall, Leonardo provided a modern AW-139 helicopter to allow rapid transport... more
HelicoptersPakistan strengthens helicopter fleet renewal with additional AW-139s order
Rome, Italy - For utility, SAR and EMS with deliveries starting in early 2018
Leonardo announced today that the Government of Pakistan has signed a new order for an undisclosed number of additional AgustaWestland AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be... more
HelicoptersLeonardo expands its presence in the Philippines with new commercial helicopter deliveries
Langkawi, Malaysia - One AW-119Kx and one GrandNew to corporate customers
Leonardo’s presence in the Philippines is expanding with the recent delivery of an AgustaWestland AW-119Kx and a GrandNew to corporate clients, with the scheduled delivery of the first AW-169 sold in t... more